Matisia calimana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 470 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241868
Common Names
- Matisia calimana
- Calimana Matisia
- Matisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Matisia calimana (also called Matisia cordata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to South America. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are glossy and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Matisia calimana is used for its edible fruits and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Matisia calimana is a yellowish-orange color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Matisia calimana is a shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 18-21°C.
Where to Find Matisia calimana
Matisia calimana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Matisia calimana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Matisia calimana?
Matisia calimana
What is the natural habitat of Matisia calimana?
The natural habitat of Matisia calimana is tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What are the common uses of Matisia calimana?
Matisia calimana is commonly used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for its timber.
Species in the Matisia genus
Matisia serpicostata, Matisia spathacea, Matisia sulcata, Matisia uribei, Matisia valdes-bermejoi, Matisia ochrocalyx, Matisia lozanoi, Matisia samariensis, Matisia racemifera, Matisia obliquifolia, Matisia hirsutissima, Matisia amplifolia, Matisia bullata, Matisia cordata, Matisia cornu-copiae, Matisia cuatrecasana, Matisia gentryi, Matisia glandifera, Matisia bicolor, Matisia bolivarii, Matisia bracteolosa, Matisia castano, Matisia cruceto, Matisia dolichosiphon, Matisia hirta, Matisia huallagensis, Matisia idroboi, Matisia lecythicarpa, Matisia longiflora, Matisia oblongifolia, Matisia sclerophylla, Matisia stenopetala, Matisia lasiocalyx, Matisia arteagensis, Matisia exalata, Matisia intricata, Matisia malacocalyx, Matisia palenquiana, Matisia alata, Matisia coloradorum, Matisia dolichopoda, Matisia leptandra, Matisia longitubulosa, Matisia sanblasensis, Matisia soegengii, Matisia longipes, Matisia alchornifolia, Matisia dowdingii, Matisia calimana, Matisia giacomettoi,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50115742: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.